This is a Pre-Foreclosure property (Notice of Default). This initial document is filed by a trustee to initiate the foreclosure process following the homeowner missing payment dues. Buying a property in pre-foreclosure involves contacting the homeowner and offering a bargain price to buy the property, The homeowner may be willing to sell this home at an attractive price, usually 20% - 50% below market value, in order to avoid foreclosure and ruining his or her credit history.